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A photograph in an indoor hall with pale ceiling lights and red-curtained windows. A man in a maroon-and-gold draped garment, orange-gold wrap and rudraksha mala with a red-and-gold turban and a red forehead dot stands at right, smiling, with his hand raised over the head of a man who bows forward, hands pressed together, in a maroon robe and orange shawl. Beside them a man in white kurta bows, and a row of people in white and devotees stand along metal railings behind, with a small child at far right. The standing figure in the maroon-and-gold turban and ornate clothing is a probable Swamiji (Nithyananda Paramashivam) by appearance cues, blessing a devotee in a receiving line.

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A man in a rust-brown silk sash edged with gold wears an ornate turban with a jewelled brooch, a red tilak and a long rudraksha-style bead mala, and smiles while raising one hand in blessing. A young man in a white shirt on the left bows with palms pressed together. Behind them, people in white and orange-trimmed clothing stand with folded hands in a long hall with red banners on the walls.2013-11-09Photograph of a satsang-style gathering in a hall with red curtains and ceiling lights. A man in a maroon-red robe, gold-bordered cloth, a red-and-gold turban with a jewelled ornament, a long rudraksha mala and gold bangles smiles and raises his right hand in blessing over the bowed head of a young man in a light beige shirt who joins his palms. A young man in a white shirt with a blue lanyard bows low nearby, and orange-robed devotees with rudraksha malas stand behind a metal barrier. Other people in white and orange clothing fill the background. Swamiji (probable): the man in the red turban and maroon robe, with gold ornaments and a rudraksha mala, is giving blessing and is a candidate by appearance.2013-11-21 +1 copiesAugust 03 20132013-08-03September 19 20132013-09-19A photograph in a hall with a red-curtained stage and a golden throne with a deity murti at the back. In the foreground, a figure in an orange-brown turban, brown-gold robe, and heavy gold bead necklace extends a raised hand in blessing toward devotees. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms joined and heads bowed, some wearing rudraksha malas. A man in a red-and-white striped shirt bows with folded hands at left, and orange-clad attendants stand at the right edge. Chairs and stanchions line the aisle, and a few fruit offerings are visible at the bottom right.2013-11-05Indoor event in a hall with ceiling lights and a curtain behind. A man in a cream turban and maroon robe, with a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, smiles while placing his hand on the forehead of a bearded man in an orange top who has his palms pressed together. The man in the turban wears a red bindi and a cream sash. Around them, several people stand with hands folded in anjali, including a bald man in orange and a man in a white garment at right. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable), shown in person in the turban and maroon robe with rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, blessing a devotee.2011-12-29November 13 20132013-11-13A photograph of a devotee in a white shirt and blue-striped shirt with raised, folded hands in an indoor hall with a maroon curtain and ceiling lights. A figure in a rust-orange and gold turban, gold-bordered rust-orange wrap, multi-strand rudraksha-style beaded necklace and bead bracelets extends an arm to touch the devotee's head in blessing. The figure has long swept hair and a gold earring. Behind them, a man with a white forehead marking and a second devotee with hands folded stand near, and an ornate gold-and-green decorated altar with deity murti figures appears at the right. Appearance-based candidate: a person, shown as the blessing figure in the rust-orange and gold wrap with rudraksha beads and gold ornaments.2013-11-09November 07 20132013-11-07A photograph of an indoor hall with a light-coloured tiled ceiling, ceiling fans and red curtains. A man in a saffron-orange turban, orange-and-gold robe and a long rudraksha mala stands smiling, his right palm raised over the head of a kneeling man in a white shirt with hands joined in namaste. Behind them, devotees in white clothes and folded hands wait in a line behind metal stanchions, and a woman in a yellow sari stands at the right. Probable Swamiji (the man in the saffron turban with rudraksha mala and gold-edged robe, presiding over the blessing) is present in person. A cameraman's lens is visible at the right edge. About ten people are visible.2013-09-19November 13 20132013-11-13A photograph in an indoor hall with a tiled ceiling. A man in a rust-brown turban with a gold-and-jewelled ornament and a brown saffron-toned garment with a gold-threaded border and long beaded necklaces places his right hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who bows his head forward. The robed figure holds a small white card in his left hand and wears a red bindi, gold bangles and an armband. Behind them, a line of people in white and pastel clothing waits, and a gold throne-like seat with a red backdrop stands at the far end of the hall. a person cues: the turban, distinctive jewelled headpiece, beaded necklaces and saffron-toned robe are visible on the person giving the blessing.2013-11-09